February 2013 Newsletter - Church of the Apostles

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by  Christine Akidi

A publication of Church of the Apostles,
The
a United Church of Christ congregation
Crown
Sharing Christ and His Love with All People
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January 29, 2013
Vol. 37 No. 2
FEBRUARY

Come to be Transformed by Christ
during Lent
through midweek worship with communion
using Luke’s parables of the Lost and Found
beginning on
Ash Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m.
and
Sunday morning services at 9:15 a.m.
and 10:45 a.m.
Exploring our role as Holy Vessels of
Christ’s love.
Inside this issue: From the Pastor 2
Check out our website at Worship 3
www.apostlesucc.org Outreach 5
Birthdays and Anniversaries 7
1 Worship Leaders 10-11
Legacy Giving
Lent is a time when we are
Baer Snavely Fund – 65 Years of Giving:
called to reexamine our
Dr. Harry K. Baer, prominent physician, and his
lives. Although this may
sister Mrs. Anna Baer Snavely,
sound like what you did to
were lifelong members of St.
welcome in the New Year as you created your
Paul’s Reformed Church. Dr.
resolutions for 2013, Lent is about specifically
Baer made a will dated July 25,
exploring our relationship with God. How much
1928, whereby he bequeathed
time and space in our lives do we allow
his entire estate to four
God? How are we modeling Jesus’ life? How is
charities, including St. Paul’s.
the Holy Spirit nudging us?
Under the law in effect at that
Our theme for Lent this year is centered on being
time (not so today) a person
Holy Vessels as described in 2 Corinthians 4:7,
had to live 30 days after making his will in order
"But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it
for any charitable gift to become effective.
may be made clear that this extraordinary power
Dr. Baer did not live long enough, and his entire
belongs to God and does not come from us."
estate passed to his sister, Anna Baer Snavely.
We are created as precious vessels of God’s love.
When Mrs. Snavely died on March 27, 1947, she
Each of us has experienced hurt in some way,
gave, except for a few personal legacies, her
bringing a sense of brokenness, not to mention
entire estate in trust, as follows:
the brokenness we see in our world. To move
“I direct the Trustees of St. Paul’s
toward healing is to offer the gift of life and
Evangelical and Reformed Church to use the net
wholeness (or wholi-ness), not only for ourselves
income from this Trust (to be known as the Harry
but also for others as we come to see each
K. Baer and Anna Baer Snavely Fund) to pay for
person as a Holy Vessel and as we come to
and give financial assistance to young men willing
desire that wholeness for all of creation.
to study for the Christian ministry.”
It is my hope that we reflect on our lives as Holy
A total of $195,261.32 ($1,865,277.00 in
Vessels through times of prayer and times of
today’s money) was placed in trust, and the
silent listening for God. Though our vessels may
income is paid to COA which divides the income
be stained/chipped/cracked and otherwise
among worthy students for the ministry. Milton E.
imperfect, God uses us to share Christ's light and
Gockley, long-time treasurer of the congregation,
love with the world. How may we as individually
set up the mechanics of the selection committee
sinful people come
and the committee today still administers the Baer
together as a community
Snavely Fund.
to create new and
different images of our
lives to bring about
This Lenten season we will
God's kingdom?
Blessings & peace – gather for a meal and
Pastor Kuhn fellowship at 5:30 p.m. For
those interested, a meditation
group will meet at 6:15 p.m. in
the parlor to discuss James
Pastor on Call W. Moore’s book, Jesus’
Parables of the Lost and
Pastor Kuhn’s number is 717-471-3001
Found, a six-week

conversation of parables found in the Gospel of

Luke. At 7:00 p.m., we will gather for worship
with communion where the message will center
on the parable of the week. Rev. Dave
Longenecker, chaplain from Homestead
Village, will be assisting Pastor Kuhn with the
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study and worship.
2013 FLOWER CHART DINING AROUND
PLEASE BECOME A FLOWER DONOR
It’s time for a brand new round of Dining Around

groups in this brand new year and for this round
Flowers are placed on the altar
we’re going to try something new.
each Sunday and following the

service are delivered to members When you get your notice of the people in your
who are ill, hospitalized, in grief or next group you’ll notice that there are only 4
homebound. The recipients are people listed instead of the usual 8. This time
very appreciative. Sign up to we’re asking the veteran
honor a loved one on his or her diners to invite a couple to
birthday, anniversary or other come along with them. So
occasion. Remember a deceased this time your group of 4 will
loved one by supplying flowers for multiply into a group of 8.
the altar on a particular Sunday. Invite friends, relatives or
For dates from January to June, someone you’ve been dying
contact Bonnie Jolly at 872-4053. to know better. They don’t
For dates from July to December, have to be a member of the
contact Dawn Dougherty at church but they do have to be willing to have
892-0350. You can also sign your some fun and some good food. And everyone
name on the chart that is hanging in the narthex. will be welcome to stay on for the next round
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS MINISTRY. too. Let’s shake things up and meet some new
people this winter.

As usual, the first name on the list will be the first
Crown Concert host/hostess for the group. Contact the others
and set a date for your first get-together. Each

group gets to set their own rules. Dine in at
Amy Banks Quartet
someone’s home, dine out at a restaurant, meet
Sunday,
for breakfast or have a wine and cheese
February 10, 2013 at
gathering. Whatever sounds good to your group
3:00 p.m.
is the way to go. Meet some new people and

Native Minnesotan Amy have some fun in each other’s company. That’s
Banks brings her all there is to it. Contact Jane Higgs if you have
soothing jazz any questions or want your name added to the
list, 392-5945.
interpretations to the
Crown Concert Series
for an afternoon BOOK CLUB
guaranteed to please the audience. Originally
The February selection for the
coming to Lancaster to perform with the American
Book Club is Run by Ann
Music Theater, Amy found the area welcoming and
Patchett. Join us in the library
warm and soon called it home. The centralized on the second Tuesday of each
location has been ideal for launching her career, month to discuss a different
which has taken her to Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston, book. We will begin at 2 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 12. If
South Carolina; and Orlando, Florida where she was
you like to read, please join us.
featured in “The Festival of the Lion King” singing
If you have any questions, contact Clara
favorites such as “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”
3 Kosmela at 569-9960.
and “Circle of Life”.
Apostles Pickin’s Garden

Extra…Extra…Extra
Read All About It!

There will be a garden again this year. The
New Beginnings To Gather February 14 garden is resting for now, but just wait until spring
and the place will be buzzing with activity again.

New Beginnings, the seniors’ social group, will Plans are being made right now in January/
gather on Thursday, February 14, beginning with February to get ready for the new growing season.
a dessert social at 1:00 p.m. Although donated
How can you help? Read on and see where you
desserts will not be necessary, they will be
can fit in without even breaking a sweat.
appreciated.

A list of desired seeds will be published for
The program this month will be bingo. Cards will
your viewing.
be $1.00 and prizes will be awarded. All profit

made will go to a mission program to be Watch for ADOPT-A-SEED – Large display
determined that day. coming. You select the envelope and return it

with your contribution for a certain kind of seed
Although New Beginnings is primarily a social
that we will plant. You could help plant that seed,
group for seniors, anyone is welcome.
help it grow and help to harvest. If not, just help

Remember our motto: “We stand for fun, support a veggie of your choice.
fellowship, education, prayer, and mission.”
ADOPT-A-VEGGIE – You can
select an area of the garden
that you and/or your family
would like to tend. For
example, you could tend the
peas or beans as part of your
service to the church.

TOOLS - If you are finished gardening or happen
INTERGENERATIONAL to be at a Yard Sale etc., please donate or
purchase garden tools for our volunteers.
POOL PARTY Long handled tools work best.

VOLUNTEER - We will be needing many garden
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
helpers. Spend a small amount of time in the
garden or a lot of time. We will need helpers who
6 PM TO 8 PM
can plant, weed, harvest, clean veggies, help
distribute veggies. Your time and talent will be
HOMESTEAD VILLAGE greatly appreciated. A schedule for volunteers will
be appearing in the garden in the spring.
POOL (If you feel you would like to learn about
gardening, we can help you.)
BRING
DO NOT SWEAT IT - In the event you would like
to stay clean, we have a tremendous opportunity
YOUR
for you too. Please support our efforts by
selecting our veggies for your table. Our
OWN
veggies will be available again on Tuesdays and
Fridays of each week. The other clean and green
TOWEL
gesture you could make is to donate money for
the supplies needed and additional plants

purchased from greenhouses.

4 Garden Committee...Spring is coming!!!
VALENTINE DAY PROJECT
Valentine’s Day is getting close. Look for the
“Valentine Tree” in the Narthex and choose a
name from the tree. Anyone in college or in the
military appreciates getting a
Wishing Well
“care” package from time to
time. It is up to you whether you
Church of the Apostles is such a kind, caring,
send a box filled with an
and generous congregation! Thank you so much
assortment of goodies, a gift
for your outstanding participation in the collection
card, or school supplies. You can be sure that all
for the annual Day of Smiles. This collection will
continue until February 3rd. We will be able to will be appreciated. Contact Linda Fuller at
spread a lot of supplies and smiles to Clare and 898-0598 or [email protected] if you have any
Milagro Houses, Mom’s House, Brereton Manor, questions.
and the Humane League with your generous
donations when we deliver them on February 6th.
Thank you! The Apostles Assistance Fund
The next Wishing Well
project will be another Baby
On Sunday, February 17th we will be collecting for
Shower for the Stork’s Nest! It
the APOSTLES ASSISTANCE FUND which was
was so much fun last spring to
established for our Pastors to use in helping
collect baby supplies that we
are going to do it again! The members, friends, and strangers who come to us
Stork’s Nest, a program run by in times of duress seeking aid.
LGH, helps to educate and
support young mothers-to-be in We, as individuals, do not experience this request
the community. They are in directly but our monetary support does help this
need of our help through donations of baby need. Whether the request is for buying food,
supplies. The Baby Shower will begin in mid-
paying rent or utilities, purchasing gas or for other
February and end on Easter Sunday. There will be
urgent financial situations, those in need who
two boards for you to choose items to donate. One
have been screened by the Lancaster County
board will be above the Wishing Well and the other
one will be on the Outreach bulletin board in the Council of Churches may call or come here and
narthex. Look for the storks! Aren’t baby showers be helped. It is up to the discretion of the Pastors
exciting? If you have any questions, please see what degree of monetary aid is given and in what
Jane McCartney or Donna Carr.
form it is offered. Please
be generous with your
contribution at this time
and/or any time
throughout the year. The
need is always there.
Crown Deadline
Thank you for your

contribution.
The next Crown deadline
is February 15

Check out our website at
www.apostlesucc.org
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CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES PRAYER CHAIN

If you have a need or concern for yourself or others, please call or email any person on the Prayer Chain
and your request will be sent through all the links of the chain and the power of prayer will be a blessing
to you and yours.

Link 1:
Betty Holmes 203-1118 or [email protected]
Steve/Monica Daniels 299-6007 or [email protected]
Lynn Steedle 872-2934 or [email protected]
Jim/Bonnie Jolly 872-4053 or [email protected]

Link 2:
Harriet Latschar 859-1535
Mary Ellen Bachman 393-8922 or [email protected]

Link 3:
Annette Rohloff 394-0424 or [email protected]
Bev Keller 898-2146 or [email protected]
Cindy Williams 572-3808 or [email protected]
Mike/Nancy Steger 898-7429 or [email protected]
Susan Shaak 872-2987

Link 4:
Judie Bistline 396-1139 or [email protected]
Kit Gregory 299-6677 or [email protected]
Jean Heidig 394-8733 or [email protected]
Donna Carr 397-6305 or [email protected]
Food Bank
Please plan to continue your generous donations to the food bank.

Food Bank Needs:
Cereal Soup Baked Beans
Pasta Spaghetti Sauce Pancake Mix
Peanut Butter Potatoes Rice
Macaroni and Cheese Canned Fruit Canned Meat
Canned Vegetables Brown Grocery Bags
Food Bank Volunteer Schedule
Date Packers Drivers
02/04/13 Linda Schock, Mischelle Van Buskirk, Cindy Williams Dick and Ginny Godfrey
02/11/13 Kay Custer, Jean Eckman, Lois Schousen Landisville Church of God
02/18/13 Audrey Markle, Pat Shane
02/25/13 Mary Ellen Bachman, Dawn Dougherty, Doris Schaeffer Karl Krammes
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Date Name
1 Robin Stock
Jere Baker
2 Drew Nesbitt
3 Marion Webb
* 90+ Birthdays
4 Stanley Buch
** 50+ Anniversaries
Scott Barrows
5 Larry Frable
6 David Thomas*
Marianne Deaner
7 Don Burkholder
8 Glenn Ebersole
Diane Barrows
Emily Kleimo
9 Joy Angevine
Lisa Ann Sweigart
10 Helen Buss*
Bernard Cover
Jack Landis
11 Marilyn Cooper
12 Woody Greenawalt
13 Dorothy Freeman
Nancy Horton
Name Anniversary
14 Mary Ellen Bachman Jack& Rosemary Humphreville** 2/28/1946
Frank Huber
Almore & Joyce Robb** 2/14/1949
JoAnn Law
Paul & Alice Rye** 2/11/1951
15 Betty McDonnell Leroy & Beverly Hoffman** 2/05/1961
16 Earla Rinier
Lois Charles
17 Nancy Young
Bruce Keller
19 Lucille Zipp
Kelli Forry
20 Kristine Martin
21 Elizabeth Schock
22 Ginny Godfrey
23 Deb Aukamp
24 Donald Freeman
Shirley Miller
Lindsey Doutt
25 Judie Bistline
27 Clifford Beaner
Jennifer Cowan
28 Winifred Kutz
Edna Danz
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FFFeeebbbrrruuuaaarrryyy EEEvvveeennntttsss 10:45 am Worship February 19 Tuesday
3:00 pm Concert 6:00 pm Apostles Bells
6:00 pm Swim Party
February 1 Friday
February 20 Wednesday
8:30 am Bulletin Prep
February 11 Monday 5:30 pm Lenten Dinner

9:00 am Executive Meeting 5:45 pm Cherub Choir
February 2 Saturday
12:00 noon Food Bank 6:00 pm Zumba
Downtown Breakfast
3:15 pm Men’s Basketball 6:10 pm Chapel Choir

6:00 pm Education Commission 6:10 pm Carol Choir
February 3 Sunday
7:00 pm Commissions-OR, PL. 6:15 pm Meditation for Worship
8:15 am Apostles Choir (9:15)
PR, WR 7:00 pm Worship w/communion
9:00 am Nursery Care
7:00 pm Men’s Basketball
9:15 am Worship
February 21 Thursday
9:15 am Adult Forum
February 12 Tuesday 3:15 pm Men’s Basketball
9:15 am Bible Class
2:00 pm Book Club 7:00 pm Apostles Choir 10:45
9:30 am Children’s Sunday
6:00 pm Apostles Bells
School
February 22 Friday
10:00 am Blood Pressure
February 13 Ash Wednesday 8:30 am Bulletin Prep
Screening
3:30 pm Stephen Ministry
10:45 am Worship 5:30 pm Lenten Dinner February 23 Saturday
2:00 pm Worship Service- 5:45 pm Cherub Choir
Homestead Village February 24 Sunday
6:00 pm Zumba
8:15 am Apostles Choir
6:10 pm Chapel Choir
February 4 Monday 9:00 am Nursery Care
6:10 pm Carol Choir
9:00 am Executive Meeting 9:15 am Worship
6:15 pm Meditation for Worship
Noon Food Bank 9:15 am Adult Forum
7:00 pm Worship w/Communion
3:15 pm Men’s Basketball 9:15 am Bible Class

7:00 pm MPC Meeting February 14 Thursday 9:30 am Children’s Sunday
7:00 pm Men’s Basketball 1:00 pm New Beginnings School

3:15 pm Men’s Basketball 10:45 am Worship
February 5 Tuesday
6:30 pm Stewardship Meeting 12:00 noon Academy Meeting
1:00 pm Staff Meeting
7:00 pm Apostles Choir 10:45
6:00 pm Apostles Bells February 25 Monday

February 15 Friday CROWN Printed
February 6 Wednesday
8:30 am Bulletin Prep Noon Food Bank
5:00 pm Choir Parents
CROWN DEADLINE 3:15 pm Men’s Basketball
5:45 pm Cherub Choir
7:00 pm Men’s Basketball
6:00 pm Zumba
February 16 Saturday
6:10 pm Chapel Choir February 26 Tuesday
6:35 pm Carol Choir February 17 Sunday CROWN Published

8:15 am Apostles Choir 6:00 pm Apostles Bells
February 7 Thursday
9:00 am Nursery Care
3:15 pm Men’s Basketball 9:15 am Worship February 27 Wednesday
7:00 pm Apostles Choir-10:45 9:15 am Adult Forum 3:30 pm Stephen Ministry

9:15 am Bible Class 5:30 pm Lenten Dinner
February 8 Friday
9:30 am Children’s Sunday 5:45 pm Cherub Choir
8:30 am Bulletin Prep
School 6:00 pm Zumba

10:45 am Worship 6:10 pm Chapel Choir
February 9 Saturday
6:10 pm Carol Choir

February 18 Monday 6:15 pm Meditation for Worship
February 10 Sunday
7:30 am Meditation Monday 7:00 pm Worship w/communion
8:15 am Apostles Choir (9:15)
Noon Food Bank
9:00 pm Nursery Care
3:15 pm Men’s Basketball February 28 Thursday
9:15 am Worship
7:00 pm Council 3:15 pm Men’s Basketball
9:15 am Adult Forum
7:00 pm Men’s Basketball 7:00 pm Apostles Choir 10:45
9:15 am Bible Class

9:30 am Children’s Sunday

School
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Dear Friends of the COA:
I wish to thank you all for the
cute box of hankies, hand
cream and the beautiful
Christmas Card. I wish to
thank Jack Oliphant for giving
Dear Church Friends: me communion over the year
and delivering the lovely
On Friday, December 7, Bev and Ken Keller Christmas gift. God bless you
paid me a visit, to deliver me a Christmas gift all for thinking of me and all
from the Parish Life Commission. A few days church members who cannot
later I received the cutest hand made card. attend the services.
I wish to thank all involved. Sincerely, Beatrice Boyd (Bea)
Thank you, Thank
you. Happy and Blessed
Holidays to all.

Dear Friends of Lancaster:
Donald G. Herr
The seminary community joins me in
expressing gratitude that you continue to
support the important work of theological
education in the church. Your gift empowers
us in our ministry of educating and supporting
church leaders as they seek to
I wish to thank everyone for the
respond to God’s call for their
visit, cards and poinsettia I
lives.
received over the Holidays. I
Sincerely,
enjoyed them all.
Crystal Mills
Katherine Daveler
Vice President of Advancement

and Communications

To my Church Friends:
Thank you for the Christmas
gift and lovely card. It

brightened my day! Thanks to
It was a delight to talk with Skip Rhodes when
Pastor Oliphant too, for
he brought flowers from the altar this Sunday.
communion through the year.
Also, we got to pass on a greeting to Rev.
Although I can’t attend church
Fehnel who was helping. Miriam and I are
at present, it means much to
grateful for the
me to be remembered.
remembrance.
Mary S. “Molly” Harter

William E. Irwin

I want to thank Clara Kosmela for bringing the
White Poinsettia to our home. I have to admit
not only did I miss the Christmas Eve service,
but I had hopes of bringing a white poinsettia
home, so I was really
surprised. Also I want to
thank Rev. Kathy Kuhn and
Harriet Latchar for their visits,
“Thank you for all your
prayers.”
Alice Rye
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Sun, February 3 9:15 Service 10:45 Service
Pastors Rev. Kathryn Kuhn Rev. Kathryn Kuhn
Preacher Rev. Milton Gockley Rev. Milton Gockley
Reader Glenn Ebersole Allison Carr
Greeter Kathy Barto and Marilyn Cooper
Fellowship Table Lisa Christoffel Lisa Christoffel
Acolyte Delayne Breslin Delayne Breslin
Sound Booth
Welcome Center Helen Ebersole Bonnie Eshbach
Altar Flower Delivery Lou and Arlene Gaudioso Lou and Arlene Gaudioso
Nursery Leigh Breslin Bev Waltman
Van Driver Herb Forry Herb Forry
Ushers Ray Plourde*, Larry Neiderer, Bill Parke Jim Eaton*, Donna Carr, Leroy Carr,
*Head Usher Allison Carr, Linda Fuller, Luanne
Morrison, Randy Morrison
Sun, February 10 9:15 Service 10:45 Service
Pastors Rev. Kathryn Kuhn Rev. Kathryn Kuhn
Preacher Rev. Kathryn Kuhn Rev. Kathryn Kuhn
Reader Louise Arms
Greeter Bill and Jane Higgs
Fellowship Table Pam Smith Pam Smith
Acolyte Alexa Neiderer Alexa Neiderer
Sound Booth
Welcome Center Annette Rohloff Pat Sullenberger
Altar Flower Delivery Ed and Linda Fuller Ed and Linda Fuller
Nursery Kristi Newport Donna Carr
Van Driver Larry Neiderer Larry Neiderer
Ushers Gary Brown*, Kelli Forry, Kristine Martin, Dan Thoman*, Marianne Thoman, Ginny
*Head Usher Ray Plourde, Emma Samuelson, Andy Godfrey, Charles Klingler, Wilma Klingler,
Smith Karl Krammes, Harold Rhodes, Jane
Schwanhausser, Nancy Steger , Mike
Steger, Kay Thomas
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